I’ve been impacted by Billy Graham for as long as I can remember. (I’m 57 now.) I’ve always had a wonderful admiration for him as a man of God – a HUMBLE, loving man of God who was never afraid to speak the truth clearly and plainly, but always in love. Wow! But I also have always felt this kinship to Billy Graham – like he was part of my family and I could sit and chat with him and it would be comfortable and great (and in heaven one day, I look forward to doing just that!).

My folks always loved Billy Graham and we went every night to the crusade in Atlanta when I was a little girl – we got there early because my mom sang in the choir. I remember it being an amazing and exciting time.

I think my favorite memories of Billy Graham are his message after 9/11 – absolutely the truth, but so kind and loving. AND, the time he was asked what he would do if one of his kids came home and said he was a homosexual. Billy’s response, “I’d love that one even more.” I loved it – so much like Jesus.

Thank you, Billy Graham, you have humbled yourself before your God, you have sought justice and loved mercy. You have done your best to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and you have loved your neighbor as yourself. Thank you, for being God’s man in this time and place. God bless you.